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Senate approves auto insurance fix with zero debate

March 08, 2012
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The Senate — mired in hours of contentious debate just a day earlier — quickly approved an auto insurance fix on Wednesday and sent it over to the House. The 39-1 vote came without debate. Before the vote was taken, the Senate took its version of the bill dealing with […]

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Distracted Driving can cost you and your employer

March 02, 2012
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Talking on a cell phone for company business is a common event for many employees. However, an employer may be liable if an employee causes an accident while on the phone in the scope of doing business. A personal injury victim may be able to file suit against a driver/employee […]

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What happens if my dog bites someone?

February 29, 2012
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In Florida, the answer is quite simple: according to Florida Statute § 767.04, “the owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place,including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable […]

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Personal injury protection insurance fraud law reworked

February 18, 2012
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- personal injury
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A Hillsborough County ordinance aimed at curbing the growing problem of staged-accident fraud is being reworked in the face of a lawsuit challenging the law’s constitutionality. County commissioners passed the ordinance in September in an effort to close down phony medical clinics that allow the financial payoff for staged accidents. “Victims” […]

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Ban On Cell Phone Use by all Commercial Drivers

February 15, 2012
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As we all know, use of electronic devices while driving is dangerous and a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents. Distractions caused by cell phones and texting can take a driver’s attention away from the road and have catastrophic results. In a big step towards improving driver safety, the Federal […]

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Tips for Photographing Personal Injuries

January 31, 2012
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If you are involved in a car accident—or any type of accident—you would be wise to take photographs of all injuries, even if they seem minor at the time. These will be helpful for any physicians, for filing police reports and possibly for insurance disputes or legal claims. Here are […]

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Top 5 Ways To Stay Safe During Gasparilla And Super Bowl:

January 25, 2012
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- Florida drivers
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Floridians will have no shortage of opportunities to celebrate in the upcoming weekends. With the Gasparilla Parade in Tampa Bay this weekend and the Super Bowl kickoff set for February 5th many will be planning parties and attending events. Most will be commuting to their destinations and increasing the chances […]

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April 2012: National Distracted Driving Month

January 18, 2012
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Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps, Using a […]

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Personal Injury Protection Bill

January 16, 2012
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A bill that would force all accident victims to go to emergency rooms instead of their family doctor, even for minor injuries, cleared a House subcommittee today. The bill (HB 119) was approved 10-5 by the Florida House Banking and Insurance Subcommittee. It aims to cut down the fraud that […]

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